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Chlan Family History

Chlan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chan, Colan, Han, Chang, Chon, Chae, Shan, Chen, Chao, Balan

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Where is the Chlan family from?

You can see how Chlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chlan families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chlan. 24% of Chlan men worked as a Painter and 100% of Chlan women worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    24%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 187 immigration records available for the last name Chlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Chlan. For the veterans among your Chlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chlan in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

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